101 Things You Can Do the First Three Weeks of Class
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/101thing.htm

Joyce T. Povlacs, Honolulu Community College


This site is a catalog of suggestions for college teachers who are looking for a fresh way to create the best possible environment for learning. The first three weeks of a course are especially important, studies say, in retaining capable students. The rationale for these methods is based on the following needs: 1) to help students make the transition from high school and summer or holiday activities to learning in college; 2) to direct students' attention to the immediate situation for learning - the hour in the classroom: 3) to spark intellectual curiosity - to challenge students; 4) to support beginners and neophytes in the process of learning in the discipline; 5) to encourage the students' active involvement in learning; and 6) to build a sense of community in the classroom.


Subject: Education
Resource Type: Pedagogic Resources:Overview/Summary